MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust flexi worn ,exhaust sitting on cross brace
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central exhaust flexi worn ,exhaust sitting on cross brace
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
flexible exhaust damaged
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
flexible exhaust damaged
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Engine management light stays On
Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management light stays On
Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention
Offside Front Head lamp bulb fitted incorrectly. Light output not bright enough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn on edges
bulb warning on
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
bulb warning on
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake warning on dash
o/s front tyre worn on edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brakes discs heavily worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY59 CEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY59 CEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FY59 CEJ registered?
FY59 CEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.
Is FY59 CEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY59 CEJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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